Metro Delays, 105 Degree Heat, July 4 Fireworks: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., on Monday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• 2 Indecent Exposures In Same Neighborhood: Police
• Some Metro Riders To Face Major Delays This Week
• Vehicle Crashes Into Pole Near Belle View Elementary

Police Arrest 30 At 'Pop-Up' Marijuana Event: Report

Marijuana may be legal in D.C., but there are still plenty of pitfalls in the law for users to fall into. And 30 people found that out the hard way Saturday night when they were arrested at a "marijuana pop-up event" in Northeast D.C., according to a report.

DNA Clears Murder Suspect, Lawyer Says: Report

A man accused of murdering a Loudoun County mother and her adult son could be exonerated by DNA evidence, his lawyer claims according to a report. Brian Welsh, 38, faces two counts of first degree murder in the deaths of Mala Manwani, 65, and her son Rishi, 32. Welsh's attorney claims that DNA found on the wallet on Rishi Manwani's chest does not belong to his client.

Man Sought For Trying To Run Down Woman: Police

Authorities are looking for a man who police say tried to run down a woman in his vehicle Sunday in the 2500 block of Caton Hill Road. Ronald Martin, 52, of no fixed address, is wanted for attempted malicious wounding.

Fruit Recall Linked To This One Virginia Grocery Store

Only one store in Virginia has been linked to this week's recall of pre-cut melons, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Other retail locations may be added to the list, according to the new update.

DC July 4th 2018 Guide: Fireworks, Parades & More

The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, which means your family can celebrate with tons of activities in DC. A day full of events includes the Independence Day Parade and the Capitol Fourth Concert, with the signature event being the fireworks celebration after dark.

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• Alexandria July 4th Fireworks And Other Events: 2018 Guide
• July 4th Fireworks And Other Events Around Del Ray: 2018 Guide
• Mount Vernon July 4th Fireworks, Other Events: 2018 Guide
• McLean July 4th Fireworks And Other Events: 2018 Guide
• July 4th Fireworks And Other Events Around Kingstowne: 2018 Guide
• Falls Church July 4th Fireworks And Other Events: 2018 Guide
• Woman Assaulted, Run Over By Irate Driver: Police
• Alexandria Sites Hold Scavenger Hunt To Mark 10 Million Patents

Across America

• WATCH: Graduate With Autism Draws Cheers In Speech
• Supreme Court Punts In Gerrymandering Cases
• Bear With Sweet Tooth Is Terrorizing Home (WATCH)
• Dog Didn’t Leave Side Of Girl Lost In Corn
• Think Twice Before Rescuing A Dog From A Hot Car

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